There are 3 ways to get from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
5h 16m$32–78Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Vista to Santa Cruzcar 102.2 mi
2h 7m$19–27Line 50 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main & 2nd to Suisun City Train Depotbus 50
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 6m$24–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Main & 2nd and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Suisun City Bus Stop, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Rio Vista and Santa Cruz is 148 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Rio Vista to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Rio Vista Delta Breeze, depart from Main & 2nd station.
Rio Vista to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Rio Vista Delta Breeze, arrive at Suisun City Train Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Vista to Santa Cruz is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rio Vista to Santa Cruz.
There are 125+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.
What companies run services between Rio Vista, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main & 2nd to Soquel Ave & Front via Suisun City Bus Stop, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 6h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Website
- Rio Vista Delta Breeze
Bus from Main & 2nd to Suisun City Train Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- Rio Vista Delta Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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